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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,558.53, 1,008,174.50 and 408,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,558.53, 1,008,174.50 and 408,274.01 is: 563,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,558.53 : 1,008,174.50 = 408,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,558.53/1,008,174.50 = 408,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,558.53x = 1,008,174.50 × 408,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,558.53x = 411,611,438,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,611,438,812.50/730,558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,420.21

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